Director, State Legislative Affairs
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Committed to advancing the public welfare, Jennifer Blemur is the Director, State Legislative Affairs at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Jennifer's goal in working in policy is to ensure that elected officials not only know what's happening in their communities but are equipped with forward-thinking legislative solutions. Collaborating with elected officials to create transformative change is core to Jennifer's belief that government can effectively meet the needs of its people. At ACOG, Jennifer leads a team that works directly with District and Section Legislative members. Jennifer previously worked as the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), supporting a vision of person-centered care that meets patients’ goals and honors their dignity.
With nearly a decade of work with state legislators at legislator association, Jennifer has worked bipartisan policies, drafted legislation, met with stakeholders, organized policy symposia and worked with legislators on national policy priorities. A licensed attorney living in the District of Columbia, Jennifer is a graduate of the David A. Clarke School of Law, a native New Yorker, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., and a first-generation Haitian-American.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT